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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
WILLIE OLNEY ABDUCTED.
His Rescue From . Strange Woman By
EIsht.year-ela AMMO Derka.

His Rescue From Strange Woman By
Eisht-year-eld Annie Derks.
Willie Olney, the 4a-year-old son Of Mr.. E.
B. Olney, was kidnapped yesterday morning by
strange woman while playing in front Of his
home Mt 332 Clinton street, Brooklyn. Some
children. who witnessed the abduction. notified
Mrs. Olney. who. meanwhile had heard the
boys cries. She started in pursuit. The
strange woman had meanwhile dragged tho
little fellow along by the arm up Clinton street
to Harrison, and up Harrison to Court. but had
not been for an instant lost sight OF by 8-year-
old Annie Derka OF $40 Clinton street. who. in
Court street, took Willie away from his ab.
ductor. Mrs. Olney reached the scene at this
stage in the episode. and became SO much sx-
cited over tho recovery Of the boy that her at
tention was drawn away from. the strange
ever, to the Butler street police station and re-
ported the occurrence to Capt. Leavey. who
sent out severa! officers to search for the
woman. but nothing could BE- seen OF her. Tho
woman was stout and OF dark complexion, and
she licked t. She Md
II was seated in the window Of my house
sewing. about lOh o'clock. whom I noticed an
old woman walking up and down on the oppo:
the street. and 1 forgot all about her. Shortly
and cries e Of Mammal eG mamma. Sne s' them
looked out and saw the old woman running
away with my boy. / have seen the same
woman In the neighborhood several times. and
where children were gathered and conversing
with them"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
THE WOMAN WOW THE DAH
Mrs. Gssdsill's Dashing, and Successful p
litical Explicit at Dakota.

Mrs.. GssdsiIl's Dashisg and Successful Ps-
litical Explicit at Dakota.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 18-One Of the most
dashing and successful political exploits Of the
canvass Just closed in Dakota occurred in Lo-
gan county. new and sparsely settled section
Of country. At the formation Of the county
Townsite Company. with Mr.. Napoleon Good
sill at its head. located the town OF Napoleon.
The A. B. and N. W. Il. R.. In constructing it's
line. left Napoleon to one side about quarter
OF a mile. but set on foot movement to start
q town to be called Lowry seven miles south
east OF Napoleon. The necessary two-thirds
petition for q change OF county seat was So
cured and up to Friday before election 1t was
believed that the Lowry scheme would carry
unanimously. Napoleon as yet having neither
church, store, nor other improvement which
could not easily be moved. ~, ~ om
Minneapolis appeared on the scene. Her hus-
band having died last summer, the lady was
looking after her interests In Dakota, and had
como down in person to see what could be done
to stay tho fall Of the town named from her do
ceased spouse. She doffed her sealskin sacQue
and silksn robe. donned warm and plainly an
psaring clothes. hired o man and RIG, and Wis
tied every one OF the forty Ave widely scattered
voters OF the county. BY art. by promise. and
OF Lowry. but on election day had clear ma
jority. when only ons-third was necessary. The
upshot Of the whole affair will probably Be that
the railroad will grant Napoleon . depot. while
Mrs. Goodsill Is already putting In store, and
has guaranteed other improvements.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
MIR. PALMEYs IDEAL CLUE.
A Place where hcn and wemen sre Z,
Meet and Talk Vnworldly Things.

Courtlandt Palmer, tho President OF the
Nineteenth Century Club, made his first I'D
dress before that body since his return from
Europe whom IL opened It's sixth seasons
series OF meetings In the American Art Gallery
rooms at East Twenty-third street, last
night. He talked OF the future OF the Nine
teenth Century Club. and expressed tho hope
that the time would soon como whom working
men and working women would be welcomed
at tho gatherings OF the club, and tho society
men and women in swallow tails and evening
dress who crowded the gallery heartily APP
plauded this suggestion. Mr. Palmer's idea of
the. clubs future was the carrying into prac-
tice OF his pet project Of making It q great
club with eyb house q % t hsndsoms ths
men and women. could meet In social way
and discuss art, literature, ethics, and kindred
eoneerts and H lectures and other hish.cIass en-
%:s 5Ss Ssss ~ Sdy IND
p1 M. Palmer rS Briefly ststsSed "The Temple of
spired TO hope might como into existence In the
future as an outgrowth OF the Nineteenth Con-
tury Club and which Eas to be Grand m hu
His ideal OF tho temple had ,been partly real.
n fssss x hs H s
York was to afford tho masses musical and
literary entertainments.t table d'h6to dinners,
gymnasiums, baths q library. and o great leo
turs hall, with noted lecturers, at tho lowest
possible cost to the members. 1t would be
the Bohemia that would lead men and women
to Arcadia ultimately.
Mrs. Dr. Mary putnam jacob spoke. and
Monoure ID. Conway followed with an address,
expressing his conviction that Mr. Palmsrs
plan for mon and womeu's club and dream
OF Temple Of Humanity were too Utopian for
the practical Nineteenth Century. 1t would
kill of the Bohemian Nineteenth Century Club
had made away with tho very exquisite and
delightful social gatherings Of men and women
out of which it grew.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
READING COAL PRICES WITHDRAWN.
Tho Company Went Sell Sy Schedule while
tho Scarcity Lasts.

Tho Company Went Sell by Schedule whllo
tho Scarcity Lasts.
Mr.. James B. McCamant, sales agent in
New York Of the Beading Coal and Iron Com
pany, received instructions yesterday from Mr..
Thomas N. Richards. general coal agent Of tho
company at Philadslphis, to withdraw all prices
for coal. Future sales will be at prices agreed
upon at the time Of tho negotiation.
This order takes tho company out OF the mar
ket as a seller Of coal Mr. McCamant said
however. that there was no danger Of q coal
famine
Prices have advanced for immediate deliv-
cries." he continued. because Of the big ship
ments OF coal from the mines to Western cities.
This biz demand from the West is GUS
tomary at this time Of the year. and wouldn't
have been perceptible or have exerted an
influence on the prices OF coal in tho Eastern
markets except for tho coal strikes in January.
During these strikes the ,accumulations at
and many big dealers who, have always CON
held OF In the hope Of lower prices. All this
higher price Of coal. Many Of the big yards.
however are fairly well supplied: 1 belisye
that tho majority OF householders have laid in
their winters supply. and inasmuch as the
Western demand VIII DO over by Dec. Is. and
perhaps earlier. I believe the present scarcity
and higher price are but temporary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
APPARENTLY A FAD MAN.
q. j. Campbell. Charged with Trying "a
Black mail Mr.. Kine, Has q Hard Record.

Charles j. Campbell who is accused OF at
tempting to extort $50 from President King Of
the New York. Lake Erie and Western Railway
by means OF threatening letter written on
Nov 8, appeared again In the Tombs Police
Court yesterday afternoon for examination
President Kings secretary. j, T. Nicholson. Dr.
Maus II. Vedder OF 600 Madison avenue, and
Felix A. Daus, Campboll's last employer, were
present as witnesses for tho prosecution, but
Campbell waived examln alton. and was hold
in $1,000 bail for trial in General Sessions.
DR.. Vedder said to Sun reporter that hav-
ing read Of Campbell's case in the papers. he
came down to tho Tombs recently and identl-
fled him rs the man whom he had employed as
coachman in August and September last. and
who left him under peculiar circumstances.
About o O'Clock on the morning OF Sept. 20 the
heard q person. moving about his bedroom.
The third time hs sat up IN bed and saw his
s liz ID as s1G e..
s T and aSn Sh e n. e
some medicine.
place and advs s Sy sRs
latter to take # at once Letter he
had been iroshiy oiled and loaded. as il for use,
and then the Doctor remombered that Camp
his coat pocket as II concsalinR a weapon. He
now believes that Campbell had Furnished up
the revolver. and had II about him for use In
case he was caught at his attempted theft.
Th ds In n, the %nss6
removed from its. place. He missed two oyer
coats and y number Of other articles, which he
believes were stolen by Campbell.
Another witness. II: Michaelis: an employee
at 2 Chambers street, alleges that Campbell
once threatened to shoot him.
Considerable interest was caused in the
court room by q rumor that evidence had been
discovered tending to identify Campbell as the
person who sent the Internal machine to Mrs.
Wechsler In Brooklyn about three weeks ago.
Detective Flynn. who has worked up tho case
evidence. but that he had heard some talk to
that effect.
To the reporter Campbell denied having any
connection with the case.
Are you aware that you are suspected Of
being the man who sent the box to Mrs. Wechs-
ler?" asked the reporter
Campbell moved uneasily in his chair. and
looked searchingly into tho reporters eyes,
Il don't wish to make any statements to the
papers: They have done me enough harm al
ready."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
BRUTAL COMsTOCK.
Ne us Charged with Knocking Dewn aut
Kickinr q 1o-year-oid Newsboy.

The widowed mother of 1O-year-old John
Flynn, the newsboy who is said to have been
knocked down by Anthony Comstock on Thurs
day afternoon in the City Hall Park, was found
yesterday In q dingy back room on the fourth
floor Of tenement at 80 Park street. Mrs.
Flynn has been struggling hard to support her
four children since the death, seven years ago,
of her husband, who was Sergeant in the
English army. She said:
MY little Johnnie came home with dread
full pain in his side on Thursday night. and his
mouth was cut and bleeding. We had to cit up
all night and apply hot nannels to him. TWAS
all the worse because he had been sick several
days. He told me that he was playing tag with
some little Italian boys on the grass In the
park As he came near a big-belied. gray,
blow across the mouth, knocking him down.
Then the man kicked him in tho sides. | am
sure to get the man arrested as soon as get
some money. which will be tomorrow night.
when my oldest son draws his pay. Three men
PARK Policeman John J. Dwver said that no
officer really saw Comstock when the latter
first took hold OF the boy. But Dwyer himself
came up q moment later. attracted by the
noise Of the crowd. "Comstock said to me"
that the boys had been ghtinE and that
one who had been struck. and he would get the
other one and prefer charges against both OF
them. Flynn told me that nobody but the
man had struck him. and both the boys said
th Moasy h nv ha
Several reporters said they were looking out Of
tho windows Of the City Hail. and saw Com.
stock strike and kick the boy before 1came up"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
Edward Atkinson's Schema to Buy the
Maritime Provinces.

PORTLAND, Me-, Now 1S.-The Argus to-
morrow will publish from three to four columns
of interviews with Portland business men on
the proposal OF Edward Atkinson OF Boston to
settle tho commercial relations dispute by pur-
chasing the maritime provinces for $50, 0O0.000
Mr.. Atkinson's proposition is generally con-
sidered impracticable, on the ground that
Great Britain would not DO likely to sell. The
gentlemen who are for annexation, but do not
believe it possible at present. and who propose
commercial union. or q renewal of reciprocity
as substitute, include the Hon, Geo. F. Tai
+ Baxter, Gen. John Marshall Rrown, and ex-
Mayor Dieting.
Gen. Brown. speaking from q military point
Of view. says that England will never consent
TO surrender her great fortified stronghold In
Halifax. Fish ing owners ridicule Atkinsons
plan, and declare that they have had enough
OF Canada. Several gentlemen are opposed to
annexation, union, or reciprocity. The article
gives all shades Of opinion, but brings out
strong sentimentsin favor Of reciprocity and
freer trade relations. While decming the pro-
ject of Mr.. Atkinson impraeticable, the Argus
expresses the opinion that the discussion be-
gun by him will lead up to commercial union.
and perhaps eventually to annexation. 1t be-
lieves that the majority OF NJ aine people favor
commercial union. but are indifferent to an
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
A PARSONAGE WRECKED.
Fearful Explosion or Natural Gas In . Cier.
gyman's House.

FINDLAY, O., Nov. ia fearful and de-
structive explosion OF natural gas occurred
last night at Currey. small town east Of here
which resulted in the total demolition OF tho
parsonage Of the Episcopal church. two
story frame structure. and the serious injury
OF the Rev. j. r. Rife, and family.
Mr.. Rife discovered that tho natural gas
with which his house was heated and lighted.
was leaking. and went into the cellar and
struck a match to find the leak. He was in
stantly met by most terrific explosion. which
threw him through the cellar window and utter
lywrecked and demolished the house, setting 1t
on fire and burning 1t, with all its contents.
within fow minutes.
Tho force Of the explosion was so great that
Mrs. Rife and her two children. together with
the roof of tho house. were thrown across the
street and upon the opposite pavement, whore
they were found. close by the husband and
father: whose clothing was nearly all stripped
from his person, and whose injuries in tho
way OF burns and bruises are very severe. al
though not necessarily fatal; and the same can
be said Of tho rest of the family. whose escape
from instant death, under the circumstances,
was little short Of miraculous.
The explosion startled the whole town, and
the greatest excitement prevailed for many
hours. The cause Of the explosion was found
to-day In the defective plumbing. The escap-
ing gas had boon accommodating several days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
That Electric Light Generalization.

An article In Wednesdays SUN, referring to
business arrangement recently entered into by the
Consolidated Westinghouse, and Thomson. Houston
Electric Light Companies gave a wrong impression In
stating that the Westinghouse Company lost its indvid
uality by the transaction The Consolidated Company
is large manufacturer Of electric lights and attach
mems controlling the valuable Sawyer patents The
general electrical system OF distribution and has
Gently been advised that In its manufacture lamp
apparatus II was infringing upon tho Sawyer Man pat
ents has accordingly sold Its lamp mandatory
the Consolidated Company, and has agreed send Its
customers for lamps TO that company tho Consolidated
in return agreeing to send Its customers for dynam0s
the Westinghouse Company. Neither company loses its
individuality The Thomson Houston Company Is in
teresed In tho ARRANGEMENT large Ncensee from
Consolidated Company OF the sawyer-MAn patenta
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
Sunset Cox Talks Turkey.

The Hon. S. s. Cox entertained the men,
bers and invited friends Of the Narragansett
Club. In Fifty-fourth street, last evening. with
an informal talk about his travels in Turkey.
The audience numbered about one thousand.
During his brief and interesting remarks, tho
Congressman was frequently applauded The
entertainment was brought about through the
exertions Of Sheriff Hugh J. Grant. one Of the
members present were President Eugene s.
Ives, Fire Commission Richard Croker, Con-
Norman. Deputy Register james J. Martin.
D. +. McMahon. ex-senator G. w. Plunkett.
Surrogate elect Rastus s. Ransom, President
ter and Assemblyman- ELECT Connolly. Mr..
Cox was introduced by Secretary Daniel Ryan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19

CHICAGO. Nov. 1s.--Alfred A. Cowles Of
New York was discharged on writ of habeas
corpus to-day by Judge Collins Mr.. Cowlss Is
Vico-President OF the Ansonia Clock Company
He was arrested for perjury on Wednesday on
warrant procured in Justice Sweensy's court
by William /; Watson, who was convicted yes
terday In Judge Bakers court OF consplrlnR to
defraud the clock company out OF Sl8O 900 In
connection with the embezzling manager, Jas!
Il. Gledhill. who fled to Canada. The perjury
was alleged to have been committed in an am
davlt for q writ OF attachment. Judge Collins
decided that a criminal proeeeding for perjury
cannot hold unless the civil proceedings of
which it Is a part has been disposed OF. as has
not been done In this case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
Shot by Mistake for q Bear.

W1LLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Nov. ia party OF
hunters from Sullivan county started on Tues
day for bear hunt They went into the dense
forests. where thoy constructed cabin. On
Wednesday evening the sport was brought to
an end by tho tragic death of one of the party
by the name of Latt. aged "a years. and whose
home is in Larrysville. The party had been
hunting during the day In different parts Of
the forest, and separated. Latt did not meet
with any game and reached the cabin first in
the evening. On arriving at the camp he
which to soften his bunk. When George
Stephens OF Forksvie, reached camp he mis-
shoulder. took aim and fred. Latt dropped to
the ground and expired without groan. The
charge took effect In his face and breast.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
TIE DOCTOR WOULD NOT PRESCRIBE
He Said It was Tee Late to save tho Sui
clde's Life.

He Said Il was Teo Late t. save tho Sui
clde's Life.
Ten days ago young man, who called
himself yossernow. but whose first name is in
doubt, engaged room In the boarding house
kept by Mrs. Gunther at IA First street. Emil
Exuer shared the room with him. Mrs. Gun
Their understood that Vosserinow was drug
clerk out Of employment. At 8 A. M. yesterday
Exuer returned to his room aftor attending @
Maennsrehor meeting. ,yosserinow. who was
Send for doctor. have taken some
laudanum. WANTED to die"
Exuer aroused the other tenants. and one OF
them ran over to tho residence OF DR.. Serr at
AZ Second avenue. The latter accompanied
tho messenger back to the boarding house. He
found Vosserinow sinking rapidly. According
to tho tenants the Doctor refused to do any
thing. and asked: Who is going to pay me for
my trouble :" He , dig not prescribe, and in an
AT tho boarding house yesterday It was said
that DR.. SER had taken . pocketbook from the
dying mans clothes. examined 1t, and returned
it. After he had gone the police were notified
and sent an ambulance call to Bellevue. Tho
ambulance arrived too late. DR.. Sorr said yes
"When entered the place found the man
his clothing. and his flesh was white and clam
my: All the persons In the room were excited
and could give no explanation Of his Illness
When learned what was the matter with him
his liie"
He intimated that he did not feel called upon
to prevent man from dying II he wanted to.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
SPARKS FROM THE 1ELEGnAPA

The Rhode Island Senate Yesterday refused concur
in the houAo amendments to the Bourn Constitutional
Amendment bill-yeRs, Is; nays 10
Tho propeller Pacific stranded Yesterday twenty miles
west OF Whitensh Point Lake Superior, She was lum.
Der laden and bound down The Pacific was valued at
S!2,OOn. sho was owned by Cook Wilson Of Michigan
City Ind.
Charles W Whippe OF Bridgeport who shot and killed
Charles AdnmS his wife's paramOur, In June, lssA
pleaded guilty OF mansauEhter in tho SuDersr Court
Yesterday and Judg. Stoddard sentenced him State
prison for . term OF hve years.
An engine and four cars ~ train on the New York
Rutland and Montreal Railroad were thrown on the
track BY broken rail lust north q Lebanon Spring.
the at the bottom OF steep embank Fire
man Burrows had leg broken and otherwise In
jured
David NeGwAnger, Heading merchant Of Mechanics
burg Pa Absconded TO the West some time ago taking
with him 5000 Of various trust funds that his neigh
eors had placed in his hands Yesterday the Grand Jury
found true bill for ENHANCEMENT against him Ahd the
him back.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-11-19
JO11INGS ABOUT TOWN.

s''s /" Va:
.s as fs a III, ssafs Fines :fss s ls 5s.as:
The National Park Bank has obtained an attachment.
merchant
The Rev. John R; Paxton D. D., will deliver the open.
ing lecture in the Cooper Union free this evening
T Fsfea By he wa ay to and Ito" ~'
The pupils "Od Fifth street school," now incor.
n,S a, o H. sr
occurs on Tuesday evening
ASgu3 40 aeorsrs been from tn. Pub
against the ord.r rsvokns ali permits to open Streets
after Dec. win be held in Clarendon Hall tonight.
'Sr M nGT as asa q
sS on Tn Ts
Obtained ''"NA' 'A'' ''''eA '0'''' AA' '''n
Emily L. Hudson, the famous confidence woman. who
fore Recorder smyH Tor sentence yeserdsy She was
to one year in tho pententsry and TO pay
Se 8, noo Special Sessions wa. CON
the evidence Of Detective James Cooper Who in June
last went 20 the rooms and played 81 On BArnum Snow
Robert Macdonald Of Davenport, Delaware county,
boarding at sou West 1881 street reported to the la2d
with sioo In u somewhere between Forty street
Sestran Duncan MeGregor from selling his seat in the
ors sSs s ny s M @
Mr., McGregor denies the claim and will fight.
ny ss from he sh rs "a.
granted limited divorce 10 George Rastaatter from
Mary RRstAetter Judge Freedman has granted an ab-
solue divorce to George b. schooumHker from Edith ~
SchOonmAkeT.
John BouRh. who convicted OF stealing s. oOO
worth OF diamonds from Richard T. Herbert OF 20
MAIDEN lane % .g smyh yesterday
Sing BOugh obtained the diamonds the pref nse Of
showing them to a purchaser, and aftsrwsrd pAWned
THEM.
Mrs Rose Ahrendt tho good looking wife OF Otto
Ahrendt who at one lime the owDer OF Conc ordia
Hall on Avenue A. went to Police Headquarters yester
day afternoon and ask ed the Sergeant duty give
her lodgings FOR the night Her husband sent for
who said that she was insane She will be sent 70 an
asylum to day -
stern and Myers counsel for James j. Smith, have
obtained from Judge Barrett attachmsnt aEan. the
southern Railway Association upon claim OF $1,000
with interest from Nov. 81 1874 The plalntln bought
seventeen Mississippi Cen trail gold bonds BY
interest since lg7A